Subtract 14/54 from 6/84
6/84 - 14/54 is -71/378.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 54 is 756
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 756 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 9 = 756,
6/84 = 6 × 9/84 × 9 = 54/756 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 14 = 756,
14/54 = 14 × 14/54 × 14 = 196/756 - Subtract the two like fractions:
54/756 - 196/756 = 54 - 196/756 = -142/756 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -71/378
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